Philips Hue

Have you wanted to try the Philips Hue LED Lighting System, but didn’t like the idea of spending a lot of money? You’re in luck. The Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit [CA] is priced at only $70 and includes two bulbs plus the required bridge.

The Wink Relay bundle is priced at $149 and includes two touchscreen controllers. Individual Relays are $99 each.

iSmartAlarm Preferred Package Home Security System

Looking to add some security to your home? You can’t go wrong with this $200 package from iSmartAlarm, which features one motion sensor, two contact sensors, two remote tags, and iSmartAlarm window decals. The included CubeOne, which is the heart of the system, has an 110 dB siren built-in.

With the iSmartAlarm Preferred Package Home Security System, you get a self-monitored, self-controlled home security system without monthly fees or contracts. Using the free iSmartAlarm app for iOS and Android, you can arm and disarm your system on the go, see who’s currently at home, and more.

Ecobee3 Bundle

The Ecobee3 Smarter Bundle features one Ecobee3 thermostat and three room sensors. The room sensors measure temperature and occupancy, so you can always address your home’s hot and cold areas with ease.

With Ecobee3, you can quickly adjust temperature and comfort settings from your Android and iOS devices.

Smart Home Hubs

The brain behind smart home devices is a hub, which ties everything together including smart locks, thermostats, room sensors, switches, lights, and more. Here are some of the most popular on the market.

Insteon Hub Starter Kits

Some of the best home automation starter kits come from Insteon, products which are noted for their easy installation and reliability since they rely on radio-frequency (RF).

The Insteon Home Automation Starter Kit features everything you need to control and schedule two modules from your mobile devices. It includes one Insteon Hub and two Insteon Dimmer Modules. Compatible products include Amazon Echo, Apple Watch, Logitech Harmony remotes, Nest Learning Thermostat, Sonos, and more.

Want more? The Insteon Home Automation Comfort Kit includes one Insteon Hub, two Insteon Dimmer Modules, and an Insteon Thermostat. With the thermostat, you can save energy and money by automating the temperature with Insteon sensors.

Samsung SmartThings Hub

SmartThings offers compatibility with hundreds of connected products thanks to its Smart Home Platform. Not surprisingly, a lot of these are made by Samsung and SmartThings. Many, however, come from third-parties.

Wink Hub

The Wink Hub ($69) is similar to the Samsung SmartThings hub, in that it offers a seamless way to control your home from anywhere in the world. Better still, unlike Samsung’s product, the Wink Hub supports lots of wireless protocols, including Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, ZigBee, Lutron ClearConnect, and Kidde.

There are three Wink Hub starter packs worth considering, including the following:

The Wink Quick-Start Kit ($100) features one Wink Hub and 2 GE Link A19 bulbs. GE Link, much like Philips Hue, gives you the ability to control your lights from anywhere. You can also automate your lighting to fit your schedule.

Finally, there’s the $173 Wink Security and Monitoring Kit, which includes the Wink HUB, GoControl Essential Home Security Suite, and a Leviton Plug-in Appliance Module. This bundle provides an inexpensive way to protect your home from intruders without monthly fees.

A Wink Hub 2 is now available for $99. It features some new connectivity tools and increased memory. Wink doesn’t currently offer bundles that come with the second generation Hub. However, the products found in the current packages will work with the Hub 2.

Final Thoughts

Techies aren’t the only ones who can enjoy smart home products thanks to the many home automation starter kits and smart home hubs on the market. When looking for a bundle, be sure to shop around. These bundles are often on sale, especially around the holidays. Additionally, buy a current bundle, not one that’s been discontinued. Technology changes, after all.

The devices found in this article should serve as a great starting point to make your home more intelligent.

Do you already use a smart home bundle? Let us know which products you use in the comments below.

Bryan Wolfe loves new technology. His focus is on Apple and Windows-based products, as well as smart home gadgets. When he's not playing around with the newest smartphone or tablet, you'll find him watching Netflix, HBO, or AMC. Or test driving new cars.